Proportion word problems

The currency in Malaysia is the Ringgit. The exchange rate is approximately $1 for every 4 Ringgits. At this rate, how many Ringgits would you get if you exchanged $3?

• 12
• 15
• 20

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The money used in Kuwait is called the Dinar. The exchange rate is 1 Dinar to $3. Find how many dollars you would receive if you exchanged 20 Dinars.

• 25
• 60
• 95

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One bag of carrots costs $3. How many bags of carrots can you buy for $18?

• 10
• 12
• 6

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A triangle is 4 in tall and 3 in wide. If it is enlarged to a height of 8 in, then how wide will it be?

• 6
• 10
• 14

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

Amanda bought 1 package of strawberries for $3. How many packages of strawberries can Willie buy if he has $12?

• 12
• 8
• 4

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Hamburger meat sells for $6 for every 3 pounds. If Alicia buys 10 pounds of hamburger meat, how much will she pay?

• $30
• $20
• $60
• $10

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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A scale drawing of a billboard uses the scale 4 cm:9 ft. The length of the billboard in the drawing is 11 cm. How long is the actual billboard?

• 13 ft
• 20.75 ft
• 24.75 ft
• 22 ft

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

In your class 6 students out of 30 students are left-handed. What percent of students are left-handed?

• 18%
• 20%
• 5%
• 60%

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CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

The Rangers are projected to win 70% of their games this year.  If they play 190 games, how many games should they win?  

• 150
• 133
• 120
• 183

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A cake recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk and 3 cups of flour. Seth made a mistake and used 5 cups of flour. How many cups of milk should he use to keep the proportions correct?

• 2.5 cups milk
• 1.75 cups milk
• 2 cups flour
• 2.25 cups milk

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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